Animal Welfare & Community Management Officer

Council Jobs; Camden; Sur place; AUD 95 000 - 109 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Health program

Free parking

Leaseback vehicle

Professional development

Flex leave

Résumé du poste

Camden Council is seeking an enthusiastic and experienced Animal Management Officer to manage and regulate policies and legislation to protect the environment of Camden and the health and safety of its community.

You will contribute to an adaptive and innovative team, handling animal welfare, shelter operations and community education initiatives while working within a supportive development-focused organisation.

Qualifications

• Tertiary qualifications in a relevant discipline and/or demonstrated experience in a similar role.
• Strong working knowledge and practical application of the Companion Animals Act 1998, Public Spaces and (Unattended Property) Act 2021 and animal welfare standards.
• Well-developed communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to manage conflict and engage effectively with community members and stakeholders.
• Demonstrated experience in safely handling dogs, including aggressive animals, and cats in both shelter environments and public settings.
• Demonstrated experience in preparing reports and documentation.
• Experience in designing and delivering education programs related to companion animal management.
• Excellent organisational and time management skills, with the ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a team, with minimal supervision.
• Understanding and commitment to WHS and EEO principles.
• Completion of studies in Companion Animal Management, including training in animal control behaviour, and breed identification.
• Experience in Animal Shelter operations, and management of the Companion Animal Register.
• Ability to manage livestock.
• Authorized micro-chip implanter.

Responsabilités

• Manage and regulate policies/legislation to protect environment and community health.
• Oversee animal shelter operations and management of the Companion Animal Register.
• Engage with community members and stakeholders to support animal welfare.
• Design and deliver education programs related to companion animal management.
• Prepare reports and maintain documentation.
• Collaborate within the team to ensure whs and eeo compliance.

Connaissances

Strong communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Time management

Team collaboration

WHS and EEO awareness

Conflict management

Livestock handling

Dog handling (aggressive dogs)

Cat handling

Report writing

Education program delivery

Animal Shelter operations

Companion Animal Register management

Authorized micro-chip implanter

Formation

Tertiary qualifications in a relevant discipline

Studies in Companion Animal Management

Description du poste

Camden Council is seeking an enthusiastic and experienced Animal Management Officer to manage and regulate policies and legislation to protect the environment of Camden and the health and safety of its community.

You will contribute to an adaptive and innovative team, handling animal welfare, shelter operations and community education initiatives while working within a supportive development-focused organisation.